BLUES

Adriatic

#014864

RGB 1, 72, 100 · HSL 197°, 98%, 20% · CMYK 99, 28, 0, 61

Adriatic is #014864 in HEX — rgb(1, 72, 100), hsl(197°, 98%, 20%), cmyk(99%, 28%, 0%, 61%).

Adriatic pulls into the deep end of the blues spectrum — HSL 197°, 98%, 20%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices — for calm, focused environments. Reads best alongside warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#014864

RGB1, 72, 100

HSL197°, 98%, 20%

HSV197°, 99%, 39%

CMYK99, 28, 0, 61

Decimal84068

CSS RGBrgb(1, 72, 100)

CSS HSLhsl(197, 98%, 20%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Adriatic CSP-660

Exact match

Dulux

Forest Blues S34E9

ΔE 1.5 · #0C4761

Sherwin-Williams

Loyal Blue SW6510

ΔE 2.3 · #01455E

Behr

Velvet Evening 540F-7

ΔE 3.6 · #1B4660

Vista Paint

Night Edition K-184

ΔE 5 · #1B485D

PPG

Singing The Blues 1159-7

ΔE 6.1 · #2B4D68

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Ocean DEA135

ΔE 7.2 · #2A4B5F

Hallman-Lindsay

Queen Of The Night 655

ΔE 7.5 · #295776

RAL

Azure Blue 5009

ΔE 9.4 · #025669

Kilz

Fountain Pen RC100-02

ΔE 9.6 · #354A67

Valspar

Boisterous Blue 4009-6

ΔE 10.3 · #375264

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 10.5 · #3A5170

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 11.6 · #334059

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 13.3 · #1D375C

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 15.4 · #3D4E57

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 16.9 · #485761

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

Reads as a cool blue with a violet undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#014864

#651D01

Analogous

#01654F

#014864

#011765

Triadic

#014864

#650149

#496501

Split-Complementary

#014864

#650117

#654F01

Tetradic

#014864

#4F0165

#651D01

#176501

Monochromatic

#001219

#014864

#027FB1

#03B6FC

Rectangle

#014864

#1D0165

#651D01

#496501

Compound

#014864

#011765

#651D01

#654F01

Variations

Lighter

#0283B6

#1FB1EB

#87CDE9

Darker

#003A52

#002838

#001721

Saturation

#243942

#014965

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry

Pairs With

warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

9.94:1

AAA

vs Black

2.11:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#014864

#2E3E65

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#014864

#424261

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#014864

#004D48

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Adriatic lowers the temperature of a room — useful in south-facing rooms that overheat visually, and in home offices where you want a clear head. Pair with warm wood and brass to keep it from reading clinical.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability

PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative

focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth

How it looks under different light

#406366

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#014864

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#2D688A

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#E7ECEE

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#531E09

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)

Recommended Finishes

Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)

Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.

Best Surfaces

Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #014864;

CSS — background

background-color: #014864;

CSS Variable

--color-adriatic: #014864;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'adriatic': '#014864' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#014864] text-[#014864]

SCSS

$adriatic: #014864;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #014864?

#014864 is Adriatic, a deep blue with a cool undertone.

Is #014864 warm or cool?

Adriatic reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Adriatic?

Adriatic works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Adriatic?

Adriatic pairs naturally with warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Adriatic?

You can download Adriatic on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Adriatic?

The hex code is #014864. In RGB it's 1, 72, 100, and in HSL it's 197°, 98%, 20%.

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